Class #20: British English X American English

Vocabulary

ALUMINUM

PAJAMAS

BLACKBERRY

STRAW

STRAWBERRY

THEATER

TOMATOES

TOES

H&M

BAGELS

HERBS

GARLIC

KHAKI TROUSERS / PANTS

SAINSBURY'S

ZUCCHINI / COURGETTE

TACO BEL

HOOD OF THE CAR

OVERALLS

SNEAKERS

TRUNK

MAT

NEEDLES

PINS

TRUNK

*To Draw Straws

Drawing straws is a selection method that is used by a group to choose one member of the group to perform a task after none has volunteered for it. The same practice can be used also to choose one of several volunteers, should an agreement not be reached.

The group leader takes a number of straws (or similarly long cylindrical objects) and ensures that one of them is physically shorter than the others. The leader then grabs all of the straws in his fist, such that all of them appear to be of the same length.

The group leader offers the clenched fist to the group. Each member of the group draws a straw from the fist of the group leader. At the end of the offering, the group member who has drawn the shortest straw is the one who must perform the task.

*Temporary pins and needles

Most people have temporary pins and needles from time to time. It happens when pressure is applied to a part of the body, which cuts off the blood supply to the nerves in that area. This prevents the nerves from sending important signals to the brain.

Putting weight on a body part (for example, by kneeling) or wearing tight shoes or socks can potentially cause pins and needles.

Temporary pins and needles can be eased by simply taking the pressure off the affected area. This will allow your blood supply to return, relieving the numbness or tingling sensation.